Trains tickets from Charleston (SC), US to Baltimore

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Today19 May
Tomorrow20 May
from US$142
Wed21 May
from US$142
Thu22 May
from US$176
Fri23 May
from US$176
Sat24 May
from US$142
Sun25 May
from US$142
Mon26 May

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 20 May at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston Station
    Arrival time: 20 May at
    Destination city: Baltimore
    Destination location: BWI Airport - Amtrak/MARC Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 20 May at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston Station
    Arrival time: 21 May at
    Destination city: Baltimore
    Destination location: Penn Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 20 May at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston Station
    Arrival time: 20 May at
    Destination city: Baltimore
    Destination location: BWI Airport - Amtrak/MARC Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 20 May at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston Station
    Arrival time: 21 May at
    Destination city: Baltimore
    Destination location: BWI Airport - Amtrak/MARC Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 20 May at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston Station
    Arrival time: 21 May at
    Destination city: Baltimore
    Destination location: BWI Airport - Amtrak/MARC Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Charleston to Baltimore

Bus
Average priceUS$75 - US$121Average duration17h 50m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$88 - US$399Average duration11h 22m
71kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Charleston to Baltimore

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Baltimore. The journey takes about 11 hours 22 minutes and with fares starting at just US$88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
11h 22mAverage duration
US$88Cheapest ticket
71kgCO₂ emissions

Train Charleston to Baltimore: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket priceUS$147
Average train trip duration11h 22m
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure09:15
Distance482 miles
Latest train departure21:34

Charleston to Baltimore Train

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We make sure you can find a train service from Charleston to Baltimore from the most reliable train companies operating this trip.

Whether it is train tickets or first class train tickets going to Baltimore from Charleston, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Charleston - Baltimore

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Charleston to Baltimore cost?

    The average train ticket price from Charleston to Baltimore is US$147. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Charleston to Baltimore is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Charleston to Baltimore?

    A train trip between Charleston and Baltimore is around 11h 22m, although the fastest train will take about 10h 53m. This is the time it takes to travel the 486 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Charleston and Baltimore?

    The number of trains from Charleston to Baltimore can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Charleston to Baltimore by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
17/05
US$116
18/05
US$171
Today
US$138
20/05
US$142
21/05
US$142
22/05
US$176
23/05
US$176
24/05
US$142
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charleston to Baltimore was searched and found on 17 May 2025 with a price of US$116

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Charleston to Baltimore as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$116 to US$995 for a train ticket from Charleston to Baltimore based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$142, which is on 2025-05-20.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Charleston and Baltimore is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Baltimore.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Baltimore you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Charleston and Baltimore, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Charleston to Baltimore.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Will you be returning to Charleston by train?

Train from Baltimore to Charleston

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